O*NET-SOC 47-2111.00

Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k4.008/2022
Repairing2.B.3.l3.508/2022
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3808/2022
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3808/2022
Speaking2.A.1.d3.3808/2022
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.2508/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2022
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.008/2022
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8808/2022
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.8808/2022
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.7508/2022
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.7508/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.Core5608/2022
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.Core5608/2022
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.Core5608/2022
Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.Core5608/2022
Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.Core5608/2022

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.2211/2023
Investigative2.6711/2023
Enterprising1.8511/2023
Artistic1.2811/2023
Social1.2611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.